Walmart opens its first ‘store of the future’ with plans to build or convert 150 more
CYPRESS, Texas (Gray News) - Walmart announced the grand opening of its newest supercenter in Texas last week.
Company representatives said it’s the retail giant’s first ground-up supercenter in four years and the first new-construction “store of the future” in the U.S.
“This milestone marks an exciting step forward in Walmart’s plan to build or convert more than 150 stores over the next several years as part of its long-term commitment to modernizing retail, expanding access to essential services and strengthening communities nationwide,” the company shared in a news release.
According to Walmart, the new supercenter is designed to make shopping faster, easier and more connected.
The Cypress Supercenter features a new store layout, expanded services with innovative technology.
Customers will see QR codes throughout the store that unlock digital tools, resources and offer instant access to more product options.
Some highlights of the new store include a full-service fuel station, a pharmacy with a drive-thru, express delivery and pick-up options and store-wide digital shelf labels.
“This store was built with the customer in mind. It’s part of a larger transformation happening across our stores as we reimagine what shopping looks like for the future. It shows what’s possible when innovation meets intention,” John Furner, president and Walmart CEO, said.
Walmart representatives said the Cypress Superstore is part of the company’s multi-million-dollar investment strategy to modernize retail, create high-quality jobs and enhance the shopping experience for customers across the country.
In addition to the Cypress location, Walmart said it plans to open new supercenters in Frisco, Texas, Melissa, Texas, Eagle Mountain, Utah, and Eastvale, California.
Neighborhood Markets will also debut in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Milton, Florida, and Pace, Florida, while stores in Mountain View, California, and East Windsor, New Jersey, will be converted into full supercenters.
“A new store means new opportunities,” Furner said. “Not only for associates starting or continuing a career, but for small businesses and service partners that will grow alongside the store.”
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